SUNYs ranked best among colleges in North (UPDATED)

The State University of New York dominated an annual national ranking of the best public schools in the North, with SUNY Geneseo, a four-year college in Livingston County, taking the No. 2 spot.

Geneseo fell below only the College of New Jersey in Ewing on the rankings, released Wednesday.

Seven other SUNY colleges landed in the top 25: New Paltz, Ulster County, at No. 7; Oneonta, Otsego County, tied for No. 11; Fredonia, Chautauqua County, tied for No. 14; Oswego, Oswego County, tied for No. 16; Brockport, Monroe County, at No. 19; Cortland, Cortland County, tied for No. 21; and Institute of Technology in Utica, Oneida County, at No. 24.

“We are delighted to see so many SUNY schools ranked among the nation’s ‘Best Colleges’ by U.S. News & World Report again this year,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. “In New York, Governor Cuomo and our public colleges have worked very hard to provide an education of the highest quality that is both affordable and accessible.

”(These) rankings are a testament to our success and to the outstanding quality of our campuses throughout New York state,” she said.

SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton County, appeared on the list, also, tying for the No. 26 spot. Buffalo State took No. 31 on the list, and Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, took No. 34.

Eight City University of New York schools appeared on the list, as well, including Baruch College in Manhattan, which was No. 5.

Some SUNYs appeared on the list of the top universities nationwide, including the College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, at No. 32; Binghamton University, at No. 37; and Stony Brook University, at No. 40.

“These rankings confirm what is already well known here in New York, that SUNY is a top quality public institution, open to anyone who desires to pursue a higher education and gain the tools needed to succeed in today’s economy,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement.